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AJ05 EGO

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

269,000 mi
Last recorded269,000 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 269,000 miles

bonnet shock does not support weight of bonnet

Fail 7 Dec 2020 268,983 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet shock does not support weight of bonnet

Pass 20 May 2019 263,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 258,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 257,942 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 247,058 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 2 Jun 2017 247,058 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 16 Jun 2016 234,001 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

SOOT CONTENT WARNING ON DASH DISPLAY

Pass 20 Aug 2014 231,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 230,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 220,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 211,976 miles

both front bottom coil spring rubbers split

judder from front brakes

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 12 Jul 2012 211,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front bottom coil spring rubbers split

judder from front brakes

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 29 Jul 2011 203,397 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 203,397 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 184,187 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

front discs showing lipping around edges

lock stops worn

n/s/lower swival dust cover not sitting correct

oil misting around power steering power pipe

slight movement in rear drop links

Pass 10 Aug 2009 163,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 163,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 133,285 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AJ05 EGO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 EGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 EGO registered?

AJ05 EGO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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